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Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Australia shifted its longstanding position on Israeli responsibility for damage from an oil spill and voted to support Palestinian resource sovereignty.

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

The Cbus chair, who's faced calls to resign after the superannuation fund delayed disability and death payments, says he will ensure it never happens again.

Crackdown efforts start on dodgy business practices

Crackdown efforts start on dodgy business practices

Crackdown efforts start on dodgy business practices

Crackdown efforts start on dodgy business practices

Dynamic pricing and subscription service traps are in the sights of the federal government, as consultation starts on efforts to ban them.

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‘Chart your fart’: call for Aussies to track their gas

‘Chart your fart’: call for Aussies to track their gas

Scientists want Australians to record the quality, quantity, aroma, loudness and duration of their emissions using a phone app for a gut health study.

Green iron export bonanza: invest or look like 'morons'

Green iron export bonanza: invest or look like 'morons'

A think tank urges Australia to bankroll green iron or concede market leadership to China, which is racing ahead on decarbonising steel supply lines.

Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.

Learn from anywhere: kids' advocate ACT Aust of Year

Learn from anywhere: kids' advocate ACT Aust of Year

ACT Australian of the Year Megan Gilmour has been recognised for making sure kids suffering from chronic illnesses don't miss out on their chance to learn.

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Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged

Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged

Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged

Brazill returns for Dockers, Hawks unchanged

Ash Brazill is set to return in Fremantle's semi-final against Adelaide, while Hawthorn duo Jas Fleming and Ainslie Kemp have been cleared of serious injury.

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

Bosses of the company supplying independent grocers say prices are consistently coming down, benefiting customers and their stores.

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Figures have revealed almost 90 per cent of all complaints received by the anti-corruption commission's watchdog centred on decisions about robodebt.

Childcare worker wage rise set to be streamlined

Childcare worker wage rise set to be streamlined

Childcare worker wage rise set to be streamlined

Childcare worker wage rise set to be streamlined

As the nation's largest childcare provider signed on to a wage boost, the acting prime minister says a looming sector pay rise needed to be as easy as possible.

Banks help ASX edge higher after three days in the red

Banks help ASX edge higher after three days in the red

Banks help ASX edge higher after three days in the red

Banks help ASX edge higher after three days in the red

The ASX200 has edged higher to lift itself out of a three-day losing streak, as gains in IT stocks and financials outweigh a sluggish materials sector.

Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise

Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise

Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise

Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise

Pacific Island nations need climate finance to top $2 billion every year in addition to existing official aid, experts warn the international climate summit.

ABC chair worried about rise of fact-less AI news

ABC chair worried about rise of fact-less AI news

ABC chair worried about rise of fact-less AI news

ABC chair worried about rise of fact-less AI news

The threat to editorial guardrails due to the rise of AI and what it means for truth and democracy is worrying, according to ABC chair Kim Williams.

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Jobs still bright spot despite softer employment growth

There may be cracks appearing in the labour market but it's still strong compared to pre-pandemic norms and taking a long time to unwind.

ASX edges higher to break losing streak

The ASX200 has lifted by almost half a per cent to break a three-day losing streak, but materials stocks are still weighing heavily on the index.

Visa cancellations grow tenfold in last decade: study

Nearly 1000 people are held in Australia's immigration detention centres because of visa cancellation rates increasing by 10 times in the last 10 years.

Regions speak out over carrying 'forced' energy burden

Australians in regional towns worry they will be forced to accept nuclear power plants even if they object to them, an inquiry has heard.

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Airlines take off for Bali following volcano emergency

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia have resumed flights to Bali after a volcano forced cancellations, with plans for further recovery flights in the future.

Social media duty of care to users 'a game changer'

Social media giants will need to take proactive steps to protect users and improve safety features under a digital duty of care introduced by the government.

Telcos set new rules to follow during major outages

The communications watchdog has handed down new rules for what telcos will need to tell customers if they experience a widespread outage.

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.

Australian shares edge higher, unemployment steady

The ASX200 was up almost half a per cent at midday, as financials staged a modest rebound after a weak performance on Wednesday.

Pink cocaine drug bust triggers global investigation

A Sydney man has been charged after the largest seizure of pink cocaine in Australia, with authorities warning the illicit drug cocktail is highly dangerous.

Climate change fuelling insurance cost-of-living crunch

More than two-thirds of parents are worried about rising insurance costs pushed higher by climate change.

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